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Social Worker Senior/EmPATH/On-Call

3 months ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Social Worker Senior/EmPATH/On-Call
Requisition Number DU11993
Department Name M8000:
AMB-UK EMPATH
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $ /hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status On Call
Required Education

MSW
Required Related Experience
No experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Social Work (CSW)

Physical Requirements

Standing and walking for long periods of time; occasionally transporting objects up to 25 lbs; occasional exposure to combative/violet people.


Shift
Varies; on-call

Job Summary

The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a social worker senior to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.


The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.


This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting.

A Senior Social Worker provides behavioral health social services to patients and their families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Good communication skills, organized, and excellent problem solving skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
One year social work experience in a medical setting preferred.

Deadline to Apply 06/30/2024
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